Saturday, September 24, 2022

Action Alert from SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES

 September 24, 2022

America’s wild and domestic horses and burros need you now more than ever before.

20 years have passed since the first federal bill was introduced targeting a ban on horse slaughter, and now it seems that the current bill is in trouble.

Just this week during a Committee Meeting, the Safe Act H.R.3355 (the current anti-slaughter bill) was omitted from the upcoming markup calendar, which means it may never make it to the house floor for a vote this session. 

How did this happen? 

It was just recently discovered that the Committee had received letters from leaders of large member pro-slaughter organizations claiming strong opposition to the Safe Act by their member base.  Amongst groups sending letters was the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and the National Tribal Horse Coalition (NTHC).  

What the general public may not realize is that these groups have been proponents of the perverse slaughter trade for many years now. Still, the recent discovery of these letters and their contents have sent shockwaves across the country, especially for the animal loving community. The AVMA claims to be the official voice for the wellbeing of animals. They claim that horse slaughter is humane and that there is somehow a greater risk of animal suffering if horse slaughter were to be banned. The AAEP states their position is consistent with the AVMA.

Get the Truth. Know the Facts.

Horse slaughter is the one of the cruelest forms of animal abuse on this planet.
As exposed through the film, SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES A NATION BETRAYED, there is nothing humane about horse slaughter at all. 

Per the Testimony Before the
US House of Representatives
Committee on the Judiciary
Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security Hearing on H.R. 6598, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, July 31, 2008, 

"Horse slaughter has never been considered by veterinary professionals to be a form of euthanasia. Congress and the general public must hear from veterinarians that horse slaughter is not and should not be equated with humane euthanasia. Rather, the slaughtering of horses is a brutal and predatory business that promotes cruelty and neglect." - Dr. Nicholas Dodman, Professor, Section Head and Program Director of the Animal Behavior Department of Clinical Sciences at Tufts' Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in North Grafton,
Massachusetts.

"There is nothing humane about horse slaughter. From transportation to the use of electric goads, from slippery blood-spattered floors to the clanging and hissing of the apparatus, from the pop songs on the radio to the cussing of the killers, from the sight of horses being killed by those awaiting their gruesome fate to incorrectly positioned and operated captive bolt guns, from the grimacing and paddling of the half dead horses to their bleeding out while semi-conscious, nothing is respectful, nothing is humane.  It's all about profit under the pretext of "animal welfare" - the only way to dispose of so-called "unwanted horses
" - yeah right, Nick Dodman.

Horse Slaughter Issue & Updates: 

Health Risks Associated with Consuming Horsemeat

Yes, TAINTED horsemeat in the International Food Chain is STILL a serious
HEALTH THREAT!

Various audits done after the 2016 EU ban of horsemeat originating from the U.S. have reportedly continued to reveal prohibited toxic contaminants, including carcinogenic substances on a repeated basis, regardless of whether slaughtered in Mexico or Canada. EU control mechanisms are insufficient & fraud is rampant system wide.

This should be a wakeup call to all Nations of people that consume horsemeat or that buy pet food containing horsemeat, or that care about animals.   Take note, the U.S. is not the only country that allows their equine population to be slaughtered for consumption after being treated with substances that are known to be lethal to humans.

Entertainment & Performance Horses

In 2102 the Wild For Life Foundation (WFLF) released a Case Study conducted on the number of Thoroughbreds that die at slaughter annually.  Based on data published by the U.S. government and the Jockey Club in the years 2002 – 2010, it was reported that an amount equal to 70% of the annual Thoroughbred foal crop, on average, die at slaughter each year. These facts caught the attention of some very prominent racehorse industry stakeholders which led to some significant and inspirational turnarounds from deep within the racehorse industry. Numerous former pro-slaughter groups and associations have since changed their positions and now support the anti-slaughter legislation. 

There have also been record setting numbers of racehorses that have died on the tracks.  New protective measures have been implemented, together with programs to help prevent these catastrophic injuries and to help keep Thoroughbreds from going to slaughter. However, much more needs to be done. One thing we know for sure is that without federal protection, racehorse aftercare programs cannot safeguard our horses from the harm of horse slaughter.

No Horse or Burro in the U.S. is Safe from Slaughter

U.S. horses of every breed, age and gender get sent to Mexico and suffer horrific cruelty.  They are also still sent to Canada where they suffer horrific cruelty, plus prolonged suffering from agonizing injuries that are left untreated for another six months after they enter the slaughter pipeline in the U.S.

The LAST 1.3% of America’s Wild Horses & Burros are Facing their Last Stand Right Now!

America's wild horse & burro population has declined by more than 96% since the turn of the 19th century. Yet the BLM intends to aggressively reduce their presence in the wild to less than 98%.

Without an actual census in over 50 years, the BLM claims that there are around 90,000 too many wild horses and burros on the public lands. Based on the same, they have accelerated their cruel helicopter roundups this year.   Without protective intervention, the BLM intends to continue conducting their aggressively cruel roundups while at the same time implementing a combination of barbaric ovariectomies and permanent chemical sterilization activities, plus they are without a doubt sending wild horses and burros to slaughter. (click to learn more)

Protective Legislation is Long Overdue

Our Government as a whole, effectively LICENSES this CRIMINAL ANIMAL CRUELTY by continuing to allow the export of U.S. horses & burros for slaughter.

But this can be stopped! Federal legislation such as the Safe Act can create a permanent ban on the slaughter of U.S. horses for food and prohibit their shipment abroad for that purpose. It's a bi-partisan issue and the passing of this legislation is long overdue.

Countless wild & domestic horses & burros have lost their lives to the insidious horse slaughter trade, and there’s no end in sight, unless we fight for their federal protection. We can’t bring back those who are gone, but we can prevent the suffering & killing of future generations by telling their story. You can help by standing united and making their voice heard! 

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It's been 10 years since Dr. Nicholas Dodman of SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES, joined together with Senator Landrieu, D-La., Rep. Patrick Meehan, R-Pa., and Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., to introduce the original Safe Act. The legislation if passed would have prohibited horse slaughter operations in the U.S., end the current export and slaughter of more America’s wild and domestic equines, and protect the public from consuming toxic horsemeat.

Per USDA Data, approximately 903,510 American horses & burros were killed in foreign slaughterhouses from June 2012 - June 2022. This number does not account for the untold number of wild horses and burros exported under false pretenses. 


Looking back from the future… if you could make a difference right now, would you?  

We created this banner for the horses & burros in 2012, and here we are looking back.  Before you know it, another decade will have passed and countless more horses & burros will have fallen victim to this barbaric trade, if we don't work together to protect them.

Act now! Please don’t let another minute slip by without making a difference for these innocent sentient beings, our four-legged brothers, and sisters, who have been there for us throughout the years. They need us now, more than ever, to protect them and keep them safe.

At WFLF we believe that unity happens when people put their differences aside and stand together for the greater good. This is how we roll at WFLF SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES.  We hope that you agree and are ready to take a stand or renew your pledge and stand united in effort to help stop horse slaughter today.
 
You Can Help End the Perverse Horse Slaughter Trade by acting right now. Show your united support for the horses and burros today by sharing the true facts and information with your friends, your family, and your state & local government representatives. It’s up to ALL of US to Stand Up for what’s Right. Do what you can to help make a difference and do it as often as you can.  

Lend Your Voice to the countless voiceless horses & burros in the U.S. and around the world. They need to be heard and the public needs to know the truth.


Coming Soon!
SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES A NATION BETRAYED 
The 2022 release of SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES A NATION BETRAYED has been announced!  Get updates about the release, how to watch & take part on opening day!

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